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Again, reading with young children sparks imagination, builds confidence and strengthens relationships. Every story shared is a step toward helping them understand the world around them. By receiving the book making supplies and storytelling props has ensured every child in my classroom has had the opportunity to develop these essential skills. In turn, this is encouraging our families to make reading a daily routine and to celebrate the small moments that make a big difference. When reading in school and at the home setting, we read, talk and sing to our little ones. We are not just teaching them words, we are shaping their future. Together my classroom has grown tremendously in their foundation for learning and has been a game changer with early reading practices. 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Delaware Early Childhood Center is
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in Harrington, Delaware that is part of Lake Forest School District.
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28%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Delaware Early Childhood Center
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teachers
funded
3
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Delaware Early Childhood Center has received support from
3 individuals from Delaware and
0 individuals out-of-state.
